March 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Osceola Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Discussion:
Notice of this meeting was posted at the Jeffrey Elementary School, Osceola Middle School/High School, Pinnacle Bank of Osceola, and the Osceola Post Office on February 4, 2021. Also, the notice for this meeting was published in The Polk County News on the same date. A copy of the agenda items is tentative and may be changed by the Board if necessary.
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2. Opening Procedures
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Procedural Item
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2.1. Call the Meeting to Order
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Discussion:
President Boruch called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 PM and informed those in attendance that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room, then directd the public to its location.
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2.2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Lavaley, Principal Maynard, Principal Webster, A.D. Bob Fuller, Student Representative Corby Cannon, Debra Berry and one patron.
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2.3. Excuse Board Members Who Are Absent
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Procedural Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the agenda as written Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public
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Discussion:
Adam Peterson bringing up concerns regarding leadership academy. Would like Osceola to focus on developing leaders and starting a program here at OPS. Understands finding the right people at the right places. Encouraged administration to be working to find teachers and staff that fit the culture and community.
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5. Reports
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5.1. AD's Report
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Discussion:
Bob Fuller discussed bringing philosophies of programs into elementary programs. Discussed Boys and Girls Basketball and how they finished. Wrestling finished with a State Champion and State Runner-up. He also mentioned State Qualifiers. Track numbers in middle school will have about 30-32 kids. High School track has held off starting for basketball, giving kids the opportunity to rest. He is anticipating smaller numbers of participants on the girls side. Track will be attending the Concordia Track Meet March 19th. They will be allowed 22 participants. We have 6 meets at home this year. Track will officially start March 15th. Coach Fuller talked about the possibility of creating a COOP with High Plains again.
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5.2. Student Reprentative Report
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Discussion:
Corby Cannon stated that students want food in the vending machines back.
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5.3. Principals Reports
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5.3.1. Elementary Report
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Elementary Principal Brett Webster gave his written and oral report about: the State testing window opens this month; MAPs testing is scheduled for the end of April for grades 1 and 2; Kindergarten Round-Up is April 16th; Preschool registration is also April 16th; Parent-Teacher Conferences went well; and the Read-a-Thon has been very successful.
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5.3.2. MS/HS Report
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MS/HS Principal Dale Maynard gave his written and oral report about: the State testing window starts March 22nd; implementing MTSS throughout the district is underway; ACT is scheduled for April 6th; the ASVAB test is scheduled for March 30th; BD Construction donated $5000.00 worth of tools to the school; the burning of the Coffin house was postponed due to the wind; and the shop is making furniture for the Daycare.
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5.4. Superintendent’s Report
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5.5. Board Reports
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Discussion:
There were no board reports.
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1.1. Approval of the Previous Meeting’s Minutes
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report
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6.1.3. Payment of general fund claims in the amount of $452,751.47
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6.1.4. Payment of special building fund claims in the amount of $0.00
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6.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on substitute teacher pay for 2021-22.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Update substitute pay for the 2021-2022 school year to $65/half day, $120/full day, and $160 for long-term. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on ESU 7 Special Education Services contract for 2021-22.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to review and approve classified staff wages for the 2021-2022 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.4. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on renewing Control Services HVAC maintenance contract for 2021-22.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Renew HVAC maintenance services contract with Control Services for $13,886. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.5. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on Garratt/Callahan Boiler treatment contract.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Renew Garratt/Callahan Boiler treatment contract for 2021-22 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.6. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve a contract with Central Nebraska Therapy for PT and OT services.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.7. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of 35 Mac laptops for replacement of dated computers.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.8. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action amending the Middle School/High School Handbook Extracurricular Activity Policy.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.9. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action in accepting Patrick Schiley's resignation at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mr. Schiley, for your dedication to Osceola Public Schools. Good luck at your next position!
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6.2.10. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action on the resignation of Ryan Dickey from all his duties as of March 19th, 2021
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Ryan Dickey from all his duties as of March 19, 2021. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Thank you, Mr. Dickey, for your years of dedication to Osceola Public Schools. You will be missed.
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6.2.11. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action on hiring Miranda Ericson as the new Kindergarten Teacher for 2021-22 school year.
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Discussion:
Welcome to Osceola Public Schools, Mrs. Ericson!
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7. Next Meeting Dates and Times
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7.1. Regular meeting, April 12, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Osceola Middle/High School Media Center.
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8. Adjournment
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 p.m. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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